25 11 211 Replacing shift arm for shift lever mount

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove SHIFT LEVER

Lever support bearing (1) out of fixture.

Fig 1: Removing Support Bearing

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Installation:

Install support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing

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Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

Grease bearing pin.

Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Pin

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Remove shift arm.

Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.

Installation:

Grease bearing journal.

Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on shift arm.

Fig 4: Identifying Support Bearing

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Replace BEARING BUSH (1) if damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Bush

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